How many books has NoViolet Bulawayo written?

NoViolet Bulawayo has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read NoViolet Bulawayo's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with We Need New Names.

What is NoViolet Bulawayo's most famous book?

We Need New Names (2013) is NoViolet Bulawayo's most widely read book.

NoViolet Bulawayo books in order

Zimbabwean writer and educator

Born: 1981
Country: Zimbabwe
Books: 2

NoViolet Bulawayo has published 2 novels, beginning with We Need New Names (2013). The latest is Glory (2022).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with NoViolet Bulawayo

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We Need New Names
NoViolet Bulawayo's most-read book.
Newest
Glory
Published 2022.

NoViolet Bulawayo books in order of publication

We Need New Names (May 2013)
301 pages
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Glory (2022)
416 pages
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About NoViolet Bulawayo

NoViolet Bulawayo is the pen name of Elizabeth Zandile Tshele, a Zimbabwean author. In 2012, the National Book Foundation named her a "5 Under 35" honoree. She was named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2014. Her debut novel, We Need New Names, was shortlisted for the 2013 Booker Prize, and her second novel, Glory, was shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize, making her "the first Black African woman to appear on the Booker list twice".

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

NoViolet Bulawayo FAQ

How many books has NoViolet Bulawayo written?: NoViolet Bulawayo has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read NoViolet Bulawayo's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with We Need New Names.
What is NoViolet Bulawayo's latest book?: Glory (2022).
What is NoViolet Bulawayo's most famous book?: We Need New Names (2013) is NoViolet Bulawayo's most widely read book.